Allegheny County PA Archives-  Obituaries: Robb, James M., Apr 1919

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Taken from McDonald Pa Outlook 26 Apr 1919

James McBurney ROBB, aged 73 years, President of the Board of Poor Directors 
of Allegheny County, died suddenly at his home on State street about 4 
o'clock Tuesday morning from acute indigestion. Mr. ROBB was stricken 
Monday night, a short time after his return from Annapolis, Md., and other 
eastern points. His condition became serious during the night and upon 
waking, a few minutes before death claimed him, he said he was not so well.
 
He was born in North Fayette Township, this county, July 2, 
1864, and had been a resident of the county all his life. He was widely 
known in the Republican party throughout the State having served three terms 
in the State Legislature, being elected first in 1895. After leaving the 
Legislature, Mr. ROBB served in the Mercantile Appraiser's office until 
January 24, 1908 when he was appointed by the judges to fill the unexpired 
term of Poor Director, William H. GUY, deceased. In November of the same 
year he was twice elected to the office, his present term having nearly tow 
years to run. Six years ago Mr. ROBB was elected President of the Board of 
Poor Directors.
 
Mr. ROBB was married November 9, 1870 to Miss Anna Mary WALKER 
of North Fayette Township, whom he leaves to mourn his loss. Mr. ROBB was a 
member of the First Presbyterian church and leaves beside his widow; two 
sons, A. D. ROBB of Crafton; J. K. ROBB of Oakdale and two daughters, Mrs. 
Frank G. LILLO and Mrs. A. J. RUSS of Oakdale. Funeral services were held 
on Thursday afternoon, April 24, 1919 at * o'clock in the First Presbyterian 
church and interment was made in the Robinson's Run cemetery.

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Taken from McDonald Pa Outlook 03 May 1919

Mr. and Mrs. Fred LILLO, who have been in Sumter, S. C. for some 
time were called home on account of the death of Mrs. LILLO's father, Mr. 
James MCB. ROBB who died suddenly on the morning of April 22, 1919.
 
*Oakdale column